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Reviews of The Gailes Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Marine Drive, Gailes, Ayrshire, Irvine, KA11 5AE, United Kingdom

#15 of 16 hotels in Irvine

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Review score

Based on 902 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    lovely relaxing weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    dont have a bad word to say

    room was a great size and bed was very comfortable. there was a great choice of food on the menus very accommodating

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful and just what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food at dinner was poor this time which was a disappointment as previous visits had been good. Shower not very good at all

    Great staff and great facilities. Nice room and comfortable bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV was not working properly and no one knew how to fix the problem they did however ask would we like another room we had reported tv at 3pm and asked at 8pm would we like to change rooms

    The staff Found the staff to be very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water for bathing/showering in the evening or first thing in the morning. Public areas were quite cold. Some Sockets in bedroom didn't work to charge phone

    The food, free parking, location, pleasant staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice night away however slightly overpriced for what it was.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were quite basic and no fridge

    Spa was lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Slightly overpriced but enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms very basic and bed was just two single beds put together and not comfy

    Food was incredible, lovely location and staff very friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    It was ok but a bit overpriced i’d say.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a night away as I have a newborn baby and my partner and I wanted a nice relaxing night & a good nights sleep. Our room was above the restaurant/ bar area which played music till late hours. I had to get out of bed and go down to the restaurant to turn it down. Not the best!

    The hotel was beautiful and lovely location. Nicely decorated rooms.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    It was unfortunately not worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant prices were far too expensive and it was not a good selection on the menu. The cooked breakfast in the morning was very disappointing.

    The spa was very good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Perfect break away from the city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    VERY NOISY can hear every little movement Didn’t help there was very loud “neighbours” but that wasn’t the hotels fault! Just thin walls, could hear conversations being had, doors closing, people walking about, all very very clearly. This is the only thing to fault. However, being a light sleeper, this didn’t affect my sleep as the comfy bed & pillows made up for it!

    Such a calm vibe, stunning decor, comfy bed, lovely staff. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel shame is doesn’t mention spa info
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The spa isn’t attached to hotel and if booking through booking.com you have to pay an additional free to use the thermal suite. With this you also need to book a time slot which you can only do on arrival if not booked direct with hotel. I would recommend looking at hotel website as they had some great deals which we didn’t know about.

    The restaurant and bar was good, chilled out and relax and lovely food.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Food would put me of returning otherwise hotel lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was overpriced not the best and little portions

    Beautiful property in lovely location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Overall was a good stay and would visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff could’ve gave better service as I felt that’s what let it down. The bar staff in particular where ignorant and extremely slow at service even when it was quiet.

    Elegant looks, comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    dinner wasn’t very well organised. Waited an hour for a table even with booking then 90 mins at tabl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought that £20 per person for 1 hour isn’t the spa at an allotted time was a bit much. There was only a hot tub, steam room and a sauna. Feel there could be more value by lowering the price considering you’ve already paid to stay in the hotel or upping the usage time. If in a two night stay you have to pay the £20 per person again for day 2.

    Enjoyed the peaceful location of the hotel and how relaxing the spa was from the music to the back lighting.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    8.0
    Loved it.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being woken up at 12.30am because guest decided to smoke a joint in their room. Not hotels fault.

    Hotel facilities excellent. Food great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dishes at breakfast were filthy. Not one or two, every single one, as if the dishwasher was broken, but they certainly had not been checked before being served. The staff seemed to be under a bit of pressure

    Location, staff, food were all excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    A nice family stay in pleasant rooms
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unlike the Waterside, there was no heated towel rail in the bath room, to dry the towels & you had to leave the door open to get it warm, afraid to say that some of the breakfasts weren’t to the standard we’ve had in past, ie the food was cold.

    We liked most things & we’ve stopped at this hotel & the Waterside before.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    7.0
    Convenient for overnighting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Evening meals weren’t great- steak pie lacked seasoning, and the turkey dinner had undercooked parsnip slices. As in couldn’t cut them. Turkey was nice though.

    Lovely rooms and friendly staff. Comfy bed,

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked hotel when you book dosent tell you you have to pay to use the facilities £20 per person and when we checked in couldn’t use a debit card to pay

    The restaurant was lovely food was lovely

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    7.0
    Decent hotel in Irvine
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was very warm

    Good breakfast, room ok but too warm to sleep well

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    7.0
    Food was good , hotel room was ok nothing special, breakfast was good and gg cafe was good x
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thought for the money u pay for hotel u would be able to use the spa while ur there I thought 20 per person for a hour was a bit much , considering the jazzi was cold

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Was perfect for attending a wedding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately the bed in our room was uncomfortable for myself and husband, found it very hard. So not a good sleep.

    Staff throughout hotel were very pleasant Food in restaurant was lovely with nice service Rome was beautiful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    A pleasant stay at the Gailes in Irvine
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t really anything I didn’t like maybe provide some seeds for the cereal and a non alcoholic gin at the bar.

    I liked the restaurant, the beds, the shower, the spa and the staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable and relaxing experience
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities, cleanliness and politeness of staff

    Stayed in November 2023

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